Shoe
noun
A piece of footwear that is worn on the foot, it typically has a sole, heel, and an upper body.
I need to buy a new pair of shoes.
Often appears as...
- pair of shoes
- shoe store
noun
A metal plate fixed to the bottom of a horse's hoof to protect it.
The horse needs its shoes replaced, it's been a while.
Often appears as...
- horse shoe
- shoeing a horse
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Technical
verb
To put a metal plate on the hoof of a horse.
The blacksmith is going to shoe the horse tomorrow.
Often appears as...
- shoe a horse
- shoe is loose
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Technical
noun
A device that holds an aircraft's brake pads.
The engineer is checking the brake shoe of the plane.
Often appears as...
- brake shoe
- replace shoe
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Technical
noun
A band of metal or wood on the bottom of a sled, to help it move smoothly.
The shoe of the sled is damaged, we can't use it.
Often appears as...
- sled shoe
- shoe is damaged
noun
A box-like device in a camera that holds and powers a flash unit.
The flash shoe of my camera is not working.
Often appears as...
- flash shoe
- shoe not working
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A piece of footwear that is worn on the foot, it typically has a sole, heel, and an upper body.
I need to buy a new pair of shoes.
Often appears as...
- pair of shoes
- shoe store
noun
A metal plate fixed to the bottom of a horse's hoof to protect it.
The horse needs its shoes replaced, it's been a while.
Often appears as...
- horse shoe
- shoeing a horse
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To put a metal plate on the hoof of a horse.
The blacksmith is going to shoe the horse tomorrow.
Often appears as...
- shoe a horse
- shoe is loose
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A device that holds an aircraft's brake pads.
The engineer is checking the brake shoe of the plane.
Often appears as...
- brake shoe
- replace shoe
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A band of metal or wood on the bottom of a sled, to help it move smoothly.
The shoe of the sled is damaged, we can't use it.
Often appears as...
- sled shoe
- shoe is damaged
noun
A box-like device in a camera that holds and powers a flash unit.
The flash shoe of my camera is not working.
Often appears as...
- flash shoe
- shoe not working
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/3Typical Usage
Most commonly refers to what people wear on their feet for protection and comfort.
She found her shoes under the bed.
Pro Tip 2/3Varied Designs
Shoes come in many styles, shaped for different activities or fashion requirements.
He put on running shoes for his morning jog.
Pro Tip 3/3Singular vs Plural
Although 'pair of shoes' is common, 'shoe' can also be used for one foot.
She lost a shoe at the park.
Pro Tip 1/3Typical Usage
Most commonly refers to what people wear on their feet for protection and comfort.
She found her shoes under the bed.
Pro Tip 2/3Varied Designs
Shoes come in many styles, shaped for different activities or fashion requirements.
He put on running shoes for his morning jog.
Pro Tip 3/3Singular vs Plural
Although 'pair of shoes' is common, 'shoe' can also be used for one foot.
She lost a shoe at the park.
Pro Tip 1/3Typical Usage
Most commonly refers to what people wear on their feet for protection and comfort.
She found her shoes under the bed.
Pro Tip 2/3Varied Designs
Shoes come in many styles, shaped for different activities or fashion requirements.
He put on running shoes for his morning jog.
Pro Tip 3/3Singular vs Plural
Although 'pair of shoes' is common, 'shoe' can also be used for one foot.
She lost a shoe at the park.
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Filming The Kangaroo...
was that we went to australia right australia is warm i've seen that on tv as well it was freezing it was we had snow storms we got stuck on the mountains we bought shorts and walking shoes and t-shirts and uh yeah day two we had to go and find a shop and buy jumpers this area is grasslands with forests that was actually really helpful for filming the kangaroos because they
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Your Sneakers Are Part...
have a plastic shoe, recycle it into another plastic shoe. - So right now shoes are essentially a hodgepodge of materials, which means when you wanna recycle an old shoe your options are donating it, grinding it, or throwing it away. And that's a pretty short lifecycle.
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The physics of the...
As she turns, friction between her pointe shoe and the floor, and somewhat between her body and the air, reduces her momentum. So how does she keep turning? Between each turn, the dancer pauses for a split second and faces the audience. Her supporting foot flattens,
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Why Shakespeare loved...
Iambic pentameter is when he takes ten steps. Our pirate friend can even help us remember how to properly mark it if we image the footprints he leaves walking along a deserted island A curve for unstressed syllables, and a shoe outline for stressed ones.
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The benefits of good...
Make sure all parts of your body, like your elbows and wrists, are supported, using ergonomic aids if you need to. Try sleeping on your side with your neck supported and with a pillow between your legs. Wear shoes with low heels and good arch support,
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How false news can...
nearly instantaneously, more caution is in order. Avoiding sensationalist media, searching for criticisms of suspicious information, and tracing the original source of a report can help slow down a lie, giving the truth more time to put on its shoes.
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How to tie your shoes PIPE...
worldly and innovative people in the world. And I think that's true. However, I also have reason to believe that many, if not most, of you are actually tying your shoes incorrectly. Now I know that seems ludicrous. I know that seems ludicrous.
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My tango double-life PIPE...
outsiders the tango life is quite mysterious you go to obscure dense holes in the dodgy part of town to listen to old music and follow strange rituals you are obsessed with the tango shoe it signals you're ready to dance and when
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Amy Purdy: Living beyond...
I can make my feet the size of all the shoes that are on the sales rack. And I did! So there were benefits here. It was this moment that I asked myself that life-defining
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Kailash Satyarthi: How...
maybe chocolate, maybe apparel, maybe shoes -- it has gone beyond. My anger at the age of 11, when I realized how important education is for every child,
Video examples
Filming The Kangaroo...
was that we went to australia right australia is warm i've seen that on tv as well it was freezing it was we had snow storms we got stuck on the mountains we bought shorts and walking shoes and t-shirts and uh yeah day two we had to go and find a shop and buy jumpers this area is grasslands with forests that was actually really helpful for filming the kangaroos because they
Video examples
Your Sneakers Are Part...
have a plastic shoe, recycle it into another plastic shoe. - So right now shoes are essentially a hodgepodge of materials, which means when you wanna recycle an old shoe your options are donating it, grinding it, or throwing it away. And that's a pretty short lifecycle.
Video examples
The physics of the...
As she turns, friction between her pointe shoe and the floor, and somewhat between her body and the air, reduces her momentum. So how does she keep turning? Between each turn, the dancer pauses for a split second and faces the audience. Her supporting foot flattens,
Video examples
Why Shakespeare loved...
Iambic pentameter is when he takes ten steps. Our pirate friend can even help us remember how to properly mark it if we image the footprints he leaves walking along a deserted island A curve for unstressed syllables, and a shoe outline for stressed ones.
Video examples
The benefits of good...
Make sure all parts of your body, like your elbows and wrists, are supported, using ergonomic aids if you need to. Try sleeping on your side with your neck supported and with a pillow between your legs. Wear shoes with low heels and good arch support,
Video examples
How false news can...
nearly instantaneously, more caution is in order. Avoiding sensationalist media, searching for criticisms of suspicious information, and tracing the original source of a report can help slow down a lie, giving the truth more time to put on its shoes.
Video examples
How to tie your shoes PIPE...
worldly and innovative people in the world. And I think that's true. However, I also have reason to believe that many, if not most, of you are actually tying your shoes incorrectly. Now I know that seems ludicrous. I know that seems ludicrous.
Video examples
My tango double-life PIPE...
outsiders the tango life is quite mysterious you go to obscure dense holes in the dodgy part of town to listen to old music and follow strange rituals you are obsessed with the tango shoe it signals you're ready to dance and when
Video examples
Amy Purdy: Living beyond...
I can make my feet the size of all the shoes that are on the sales rack. And I did! So there were benefits here. It was this moment that I asked myself that life-defining
Video examples
Kailash Satyarthi: How...
maybe chocolate, maybe apparel, maybe shoes -- it has gone beyond. My anger at the age of 11, when I realized how important education is for every child,
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
David Chang
American Chef
I think being Shaquille O'Neal would be the most amazing thing. There's nothing I would have done differently in his life. Everything he's done I think is pretty spot on, even, like, the bad rap videos, the shoes, the movies, everything.
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Billie Eilish
American Singer
It's really fun to put yourself into a character - into shoes you wouldn't normally be in.
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Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.
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Spencer Dinwiddie
American Basketball Player
Shoe companies and endorsers influence team decisions all the time.
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Yami Gautam
Indian Actress
Shoes are important to me because I don't do much with my clothes.
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Ruth Rendell
British Writer
I really do literally put myself into a character's shoes.
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Oscar Isaac
Guatemalan Actor
For me, with a character, you start with the shoes.
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Mike Will Made It
American Musician
I like everything rare - cars, shoes, clothes.
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Jalen Ramsey
American Football Player
I keep all the shoes I can get in the world.
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Steve Madden
American Businessman
I've been making shoes my whole life.
Quote examples
David Chang
American Chef
I think being Shaquille O'Neal would be the most amazing thing. There's nothing I would have done differently in his life. Everything he's done I think is pretty spot on, even, like, the bad rap videos, the shoes, the movies, everything.
Quote examples
Billie Eilish
American Singer
It's really fun to put yourself into a character - into shoes you wouldn't normally be in.
Quote examples
Charles Spurgeon
British Clergyman
A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.
Quote examples
Spencer Dinwiddie
American Basketball Player
Shoe companies and endorsers influence team decisions all the time.
Quote examples
Yami Gautam
Indian Actress
Shoes are important to me because I don't do much with my clothes.
Quote examples
Ruth Rendell
British Writer
I really do literally put myself into a character's shoes.
Quote examples
Oscar Isaac
Guatemalan Actor
For me, with a character, you start with the shoes.
Quote examples
Mike Will Made It
American Musician
I like everything rare - cars, shoes, clothes.
Quote examples
Jalen Ramsey
American Football Player
I keep all the shoes I can get in the world.
Quote examples
Steve Madden
American Businessman
I've been making shoes my whole life.
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